Record STMT-W17E2B3Soft law

National Artificial Intelligence Agenda

Agenda Nacional de Inteligência Artificial

Strategy State lawSouthern Europe · PTadopted

Portugal's National Artificial Intelligence Agenda (ANIA), approved by Council of Ministers Resolution No. 2/2026, serves as the country's primary policy instrument for artificial intelligence. It focuses on economic competitiveness, public value, and responsible innovation through four strategic pillars: infrastructure and data, innovation and adoption, talent and skills, and responsibility and ethics. Operationalized via 32 targeted initiatives, the agenda aims to position Portugal among Europe's leading countries in trustworthy AI.

Summary and content fields are drawn from the document text and are pending editorial review.

Who issued it

Government of PortugalGovernment (executive) · PT

Lead issuer

Legal forceSoft law

Under whose authorityState law

Judged fromfull text

Who it governs

General publicNational governmentPublic sector bodiesCompaniesResearchers and academicsWorkers

This document is for policymakers, public sector bodies, businesses, researchers, and citizens interested in Portugal's national direction and policies regarding artificial intelligence.

Sectors

Cross-sectorPublic administration · public servicesResearch and science · fundamental research and supercomputing

What the document contains

What's covered

The document covers national strategic objectives, guiding principles, and 32 operational initiatives across infrastructure and data, SME and public administration innovation, workforce talent and skills, and responsible regulatory frameworks including EU AI Act implementation.

What's missing

The text lacks a single consolidated budget figure assigned specifically to the entire agenda, instead relying on distributed funding lines and existing national mechanisms.

Key takeaways

The National Artificial Intelligence Agenda (ANIA) is Portugal's main policy instrument for artificial intelligence, launched in January 2026.
The agenda is built upon six foundational principles emphasizing responsible innovation, strategic investments, and the state as a catalyst.
It is operationalized through 32 targeted initiatives covering infrastructure, innovation, talent, and ethical responsibility.
Key initiatives include expanding supercomputing capacity, deploying SME adoption platforms, creating the AI Fast Track Visa, and implementing the EU AI Act.

Principles it states

Responsible InnovationFocus on Strategic InvestmentsThe State as a CatalystMore Than TechnologyProduct-Oriented AIBuilding on Proven Success & Continuous Evaluation

Outline

· The Six Guiding Principles
· The Four Strategic Pillars and Operational Initiatives
  - Infrastructure and Data
  - Innovation and Adoption
  - Talent and Skills
  - Responsibility and Ethics

IssuedJanuary 2026

Length993 words

FormatNot recorded

Scopenational

How it scores

Pending review

Each score is backed by a quote verified against the document text. Editorial review has not yet confirmed them.

Accountability

1/5

Clear responsibility for AI outcomes

Establishes a balanced regulatory environment that protects citizens while incentivizing ethical business innovation .

RESPONSIBILITY AND ETHICS

screening score · 2026-10-23

Fairness

1/5

Non-discrimination and equitable treatment

Responsible Innovation : Prioritizing ethical, safe, transparent, and trustworthy AI development and usage beyond mere regulatory compliance .

The Six Guiding Principles

screening score · 2026-10-23

Human Dignity

1/5

Respect for the inherent worth of persons

positioning Portugal alongside the European vanguard while ensuring that technological adoption directly enhances productivity, public services, and citizens' quality of life

Introduction

screening score · 2026-10-23

Human Oversight

0/5

Humans remain in control of consequential decisions

screening score · 2026-10-23

Privacy

1/5

Protection of personal data and private life

Establishes a balanced regulatory environment that protects citizens while incentivizing ethical business innovation .

RESPONSIBILITY AND ETHICS

screening score · 2026-10-23

Transparency

2/5

Openness about how AI systems work and are used

Responsible Innovation : Prioritizing ethical, safe, transparent, and trustworthy AI development and usage beyond mere regulatory compliance .

The Six Guiding Principles

screening score · 2026-10-23

Enforcement

2/5

Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force

Designating national competent authorities, defining governance models, and creating compliance tools for high-risk AI

RESPONSIBILITY AND ETHICS

screening score · 2026-10-23

Impact Assessment

3/5

Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use

EU AI Act Implementation : Designating national competent authorities, defining governance models, and creating compliance tools for high-risk AI .

RESPONSIBILITY AND ETHICS

screening score · 2026-10-23

Topics

artificial_intelligence national_strategy digital_transformation infrastructure ethics